Alabama Administrative Code
Title 100 - ALABAMA STATE BOARD FOR REGISTRATION OF ARCHITECTS
Chapter 100-X-2 - REGISTRATION AND RENEWAL
Section 100-X-2-.17 - Continuing Education
Universal Citation: AL Admin Code R 100-X-2-.17
Current through Register Vol. 42, No. 5, February 29, 2024
(1) Purpose. These rules provide for a continuing education program to insure that all registered architects remain informed of those technical and professional subjects which the Board deems appropriate to professional architectural practice and to safeguard life, health, and promote the public welfare.
(2) Scope and Exemptions.
(a) Scope: These rules shall apply to every
Alabama registered architect as a condition for renewal of registration on an
annual basis.
(b) Exemptions: A
registrant may be exempt from participating in the continuing education program
required by these rules for one of the following reasons:
1. A first-time new registrant by examination
or first-time reciprocal registrant shall be exempt for his/her first renewal
period.
2. Registrant is an
emeritus status architect.
3.
Registrant is a civilian who serves on active duty in the Armed Forces of the
United States for a period of time exceeding ninety (90) consecutive days
during the annual report period.
4.
Resident registrants of another NCARB jurisdiction with either a mandated or
voluntary program, provided that same jurisdiction accepts the Alabama
continuing education requirements as satisfying their continuing education
requirement, and the registrant certifies by affidavit and annual report that
all requirements of that jurisdiction for current continuing education
compliance and registration have been met.
5. Hardship cases will be considered by the
Committee on an individual basis.
(3) Requirements.
(a) Each Alabama registered architect shall
complete a minimum of twelve (12) continuing education hours each fiscal year.
One continuing education hour (CEH) shall represent a minimum of 50 minutes of
actual course time. No credit will be allowed for introductory remarks, meals,
breaks, or business/administration matters related to courses of study.
1. Registrants shall complete a minimum of 8
CEH's in structured course study. Structured course study shall consist of
participation in education activities presented by individuals or groups
qualified by professional, practical, or academic experience to conduct courses
of study. The Board may require a detailed synopsis or report of CEHs
claimed.
2. Registrants may
complete a maximum of 4 CEH's in self-directed course study. Self-directed
course study encourages flexibility of study by registrants and includes, but
is not limited to, education activities such as self-study courses sponsored by
professional associations, architecturally significant educational tours,
organized individual or group study of professional specialization topics, or
reading specific profession-oriented books and articles. The Board may require
a detailed synopsis or report of CEHs claimed.
(b) Topics for the twelve (12) continuing
education hours shall include the study of relevant technical and professional
architectural subjects related to safeguarding life, health, property, and
promoting the public welfare.
(c)
Hours claimed for continuing education credit must be in addition to or outside
of the registrant's normal day-to-day business activities.
(4) Annual Report.
(a) Each registrant, at renewal of
registration time, shall submit an affidavit attesting to the registrant's
fulfillment of continuing education requirements during the preceding period of
one fiscal year ending September 30. No carry-over of continuing education
hours is permitted. Affidavits with an accompanying report concerning
registrant's methods of completion of requirements shall be submitted on a form
provided by the Board.
(b) Each
affidavit shall be reviewed and may be subject to audit for verification of
compliance with requirements. Registrants shall retain proof of fulfillment of
requirements for a period of one year after submission in the event that the
registrant is selected for audit. The Board may require a detailed synopsis or
report for verification of CEHs claimed.
(5) Audit. The Board will conduct an audit of renewals submitted to ensure compliance with continuing education requirements. Registrants selected for audit will be notified and required to provide documentation in support of hours claimed.
(a)
The Board may disallow claimed credit for continuing education hours if the
CEHs do not comply with subsection (3) above. The registrant shall have 60
calendar days after notification of disallowance of credit to substantiate
hours claimed or earn other CEH credit which fulfills minimum
requirements.
(6) Noncompliance and Sanctions. Failure to fulfill the continuing education requirements, or file the required annual report and affidavit, properly completed and signed, shall result in non-renewal of an architect's certificate of registration.
(a) Failure to respond to
audit notification will result in a temporary suspension of registration until
such time as audit requirements are met.
(b) Falsification of documentation is grounds
for disciplinary action.
Author: Board For Registration Of Architects
Statutory Authority: Code of Ala. 1975, § 34-2-39.
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